Renovating your space can be a big project! Before you get started, we have put together a list of the 5 most important things you need to know before you renovate:
1. Know Your End Goal
Before starting your renovation, it is important to know what your end goal will be for the project. How extensively are you renovating? Are you doing so to improve the resale value of your home, or are you doing it to improve your own daily environment? Knowing the reason for the renovation can help you determine a plan for how to proceed and how in depth you want to go.
2. Set a Budget – and Stick to it!
Once you determine the scope of your renovation project, you need to determine your budget. Determining your budget – and sticking to it – is one of the most important parts of any renovation. Renovations can easily spiral out of control or become much bigger than anticipated, if proper budgets and goals are not in place. However, even with the strictest budget there could be unexpected costs, so be sure to add in a contingency fund. While it is easy to want a top of the line renovation, it is important to look at alternative products or substitutes that may be just as sturdy but save you some money upfront.
3. Obtain Permits
Many homeowners forget about this one, but it is extremely vital to your renovation project – especially those that are on a larger scale. While you may consider obtaining a building permit to be an |